Jumbo Raisin Cookies

• 2 cups water
• 4 cups raisins
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup shortening
• 4 cups sugar
• 6 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1. In a saucepan, combine the water and raisins. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature (do not drain).
2. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and raisins with any liquid.
3. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
4. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

water, raisins, butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, chocolate chips

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/jumbo-raisin-cookies/ (may not work)